Today, a company’s worth is heavily weighted by its intangible assets, and these assets must be protected carefully and at the right time in order to protect their value. Proper protection of proprietary know-how, registration of trademarks and service marks, and patenting of inventions is crucial. Our team includes experienced attorneys working with know-how, who understand well the needs of both the acquirers of the {know-how}{ as well as the creators, including the individuals and the technology transfer companies (TTC) within universities and hospitals where the research and/or development may have taken place. We have one of leading practices in protecting bio-medical and clean-tech know-how in the country}.

GKH works with clients on planning and managing their intellectual {property portfolio}{, including their patents and the registration of their trademarks, in Israel and abroad. We understand and take into consideration in our planning when necessary, the ramifications and limitations imposed by the Office of the Chief Scientist in Israel and the various regulatory institutions worldwide. Working with leading patent attorneys in Israel and around the world, we understand the importance of finding the most appropriate expert to draft a patent. Our cooperations with top-tier patent firms abroad, enable world-class, worldwide, cost-effective protection}.

Our team offers sesoned experience regarding {technology transactions}{ to acquire or license intellectual property and intellectual property issues involved in research and development contracts (particularly with governmental educational institutions), licensing, marketing and distribution agreements, as well as with respect to obtaining government support for the development of technological know-how from the Office of the Chief Scientist in the Israeli Ministry of Industry and Trade. We advise corporate clients on protection of their intellectual property rights and maintaining their proprietary rights in all know-how developed by employees and consultants. We also advise our clients who invest in knowledge-based companies, when conducting their due-diligence on the legal status of target intellectual property. Our team provides top-notch and practical advice on such matters}.

We also handle disputes and litigation in all areas of intellectual property{. We represent our clients in such cases before the Israeli courts}{, and together with top-tier law firms abroad help manage intellectual property litigation overseas}.